VI. TRANSPORTING

Driving

When driving the detasseler on a public road or highway, drive carefully and follow these steps:

1. Always have the outrigger in the folded position and locked when driving or transporting.

2. Flashing hazard/warning lights have been placed on the detasseler to warn other drivers.

3. A SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem has been moun ted on the detasseler to warn other drivers that one is moving slowly. Keep it properly displa yed, unless prohibited by law.

4. Know and obey all state laws for driving farm equipment on a public road or highway.

5. Adjust the detasseler’s speed to suit the condit ions.

6. Slow down and use turn signals before turning.

7. Pull over to side of road before stopping.

8. Keep a proper lookout, and maintain control of t he detasseler.

9. Do not drive under trees, bridges, wires, or oth er obstructions unless there is clearance.

10. Use extra care before entering or leaving a pub lic road or highway.